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How to get fromAtlanta to MessinaBy plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Messina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 37m
    €452–626

  2. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ATL - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 22m
    €308–760

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane ATL - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    17h 13m

  4. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ATL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 10m

  5. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ATL - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    21h 17m

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Messina. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF), walk to Lamezia Terme Airport, take the bus to Lamezia Terme Train Station, walk to Lamezia Terme C., take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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